QD Laser, Inc. announced today the medical device marketing approval of RETISSA Medical, which was submitted to Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare on 21st February 2019 and has been reviewed by PMDA (Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Agency).

RETISSA Medical, a Class II new medical device, is a laser retinal scanning type eyewear intended to be used by patients with low visual acuity caused by irregular astigmatism, which cannot be enough corrected by conventional glasses and/or contact lenses.

The device will be commercially available soon, where details to be announced shortly.